Accredited security and risk management training that leads to real careers

Risk Academy delivers accredited security and risk management courses designed for real world application. Our programmes support serving personnel, service leavers, veterans, and civilians looking to build practical skills in personal safety, close protection, hostile environments, and risk awareness.

We achieve a 95% job placement rate for learners who complete our courses and are actively seeking immediate employment.

All training is built and delivered by practitioners with decades of operational experience, and our accredited courses are eligible for ELCAS funding where applicable.

Delivered by The Next Step (Veterans Transition) Ltd
SIA Accredited Close Protection Training | ELCAS Approved Course (Ref: 12783)

SIA + QNUK Accredited
Use your ELCAS Credits for courses

Delivered by The Next Step (Veterans Transition) Ltd
SIA Accredited Close Protection Training | ELCAS Approved Course (Ref: 12783)

95% 

Job placement rate for succesful students.

SIA + QNUK Accredited
Use your ELCAS Credits for courses

Delivered by The Next Step (Veterans Transition) Ltd
SIA Accredited Close Protection Training | ELCAS Approved Course (Ref: 12783)

95% 

Job placement rate for succesful students.

Our accredited courses meet all recognised standards while remaining grounded in operational reality. We offer SIA / QNUK close protection and first aid courses from level 2 up to level 5.

Where applicable, courses can be funded using Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCAS), allowing eligible service leavers and veterans to invest in training that delivers practical, transferable skills.

We support learners throughout the ELCAS process, from course selection to claim submission.

  • ELCAS approved courses
  • Suitable for anyone who wants a career in Close Protection
  • All our instructors are UKSF (SAS) & RaSP Royal and Specialist Protection
  • Fast certification, typically 1 week after completion
  • 95% Job Placement rate after course completion

Our Accredited Training Courses

Our accredited programmes cover core areas of security, personal safety, and risk management. Courses are suitable for those entering the industry, progressing within it, or strengthening personal and organisational capability.

Delivered by The Next Step (Veterans Transition) Ltd
SIA Accredited Close Protection Training | ELCAS Approved Course (Ref: 12783)

QNUK Level 2 Courses

  • QNUK Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Top Up) (RQF)
  •  QNUK Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Top up) (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top up) (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 2 Award in Basic Life support (Adults and Children) (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Management of Catastrophic Bleeding) (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in First aid (Annual Refresher) (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Incidents with an AED (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Security Management (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives (International) (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 5 Certificate in Security Management (RQF)

QNUK Level 3 Courses

  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Management of Catastrophic Bleeding) (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in First aid (Annual Refresher) (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Incidents with an AED (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Security Management (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives (International) (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 5 Certificate in Security Management (RQF)

QNUK Level 5 Courses

  • QNUK Level 5 Certificate in Security Management (RQF)

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